Port of Steelton

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About Port of Steelton

Steelton is a canal port established in 1866, located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Susquehanna River and associated waterways.

Background
Steelton is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States, 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Harrisburg. The population was 6,263 at the 2020 census. The borough is part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
93m

Region

Subdivision
US-PA
Latitude
40.2333°
Longitude
-76.8333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5205502 →
Wikidata
Q628913 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.steeltonpa.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USQQX
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1866

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Steelton?

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The Port of Steelton is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Steelton?

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You can track vessels near Steelton (USQQX) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Steelton?

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The Port of Steelton is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USQQX — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USQQX mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Steelton?

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The Port of Steelton operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.